It is being reported that while Japan’s Princess Aiko, the only child of the Crown Princely couple, is slowly returning to a normal routine at school, she still has lots to do. The Princess has yet to eat in the cafeteria of Gakushuin Primary in Tokyo with her classmates and even attend all her classes.
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It all began last year when it emerged that Aiko missed several school days due to anxiety from “rowdy” boys. The then second-grader eased back to classes by having her mother, Crown Princess Masako, take her to and from school and sit with her during lessons.
When Aiko began third grade last April, she would only attend morning classes.
It took a while for her to increase her attendance to the afternoon. On a recent school trip, the Princess rode in a separate vehicle from her classmates. She regularly walks home from school.
“The school is dealing with the Imperial Family, and it cannot take the usual measures in addressing the problem of children refusing to go to school. They have been trying an unprecedented approach,” said Hosei University clinical pedagogy professor Naoki Ogi.
However, Gakushuin managing director Motomasa Higashisono said, “We have been taking the necessary measures while in consultation with the Imperial Household Agency. We will make further efforts so the Princess will soon attend classes more regularly.”
Source: Mainichi Daily
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